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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
14
The article describes in elegant detail the season’s coats and cloaks, highlighting short chic jackets and long chiffon or lace coats. It notes embroidered chiffons, brocaded crepe de chine wraps, and charmeuse garments with silk buttons, focused on texture, draping, and decorative elements.
A fashion note highlights rose colored silk with narrow collar and chiffon frill, plus lace and satin cloaks in soft cyclamen tones. French designers and a New York shop exhibit lace ensembles with ribbon lace, chiffon scarves, and floral embroidery led by Mary Dean.
The article describes making light long coats for babies from crepe de chine or albatross with scalloped borders and dainty floral embroidery. It suggests using white silk embroidery, darning cotton padding, and buttonhole stitching, with fronts tied by white ribbon. Unlined versions suit hot weather and the piece encourages making coats for friends or relatives.
Summer wraps feature sleeves cut away or body coverage reduced, usually collarless to emphasize fabric beauty. New brocaded worsteds and cottons are used to create these lightweight, stylish wraps.
Flat lace flounces gain approval for evening gowns and outrival pannier styles. Brocaded crepe meteor debuts as a smart alternative to chiffon and velvet. Ratinen browns dominate, praised for warmth, width, and wear. Matching slippers with gown color is essential for elegant evening wear.
Brightest emerald greens and grass greens dominate current millinery and dress trends. Tomato red and flame colors top palettes for accessories, with tangerines popular for hat trims and touches on tailored and house gowns.
The piece promotes yard long handled shoe horns as a convenience for women to adjust footwear without bending. Details note round handles of mahogany or golden oak and horn tips in silver, gold plate, or nickel, with packing possible crosswise in an ordinary trunk.
Tom Lansing and Lucile Fell stroll by a bronze Tecumseh statue near the treasury and White House. A flashback recalls a Roswell rescue during the Civil War when Lansing saved a captain's life and courted the nurse who becomes his wife, revealed as Lucie Gill Bell.
Instructions for building a desk from a packing case with a drop leaf and pigeon holes. Includes cutting and assembly steps, hinge and brace placements, top and leg construction, finishing with stain and shellac, and optional mortise lock. Mentions dimensions and materials like brass rings and table cloth for finish.
A Cin City Times Star dispatch argues waiters in New York hotels earn meager wages, with tips forming most income. It notes wage stagnation over a decade while meal prices rise, cites successful former waiters now hotel owners, and warns tip culture corrupts workers.
A veteran prospector says wild camels now roam the American desert origin from camels that fled settlers decades ago. He argues camels would suit desert travel, but dogs offer easier use. his Rufus is a mix of St Bernard and red Siberian hound and he claims the dog can carry twenty five pounds with ease and endure long periods without food or water, showing almost human intelligence.
A London Mail summary notes salt water creatures may attain remarkable ages. Giant mussels and oysters are likened to ancient trees, with lifespans reaching thousands of years. sea anemones also show surprising longevity though one example perished after a long life.
A reflective piece on anniversaries and survivor tales from the Titania disaster. It recalls Major Hhutt the Strausses and First Officer Murdock, praising courage while noting gaps in remembrance across passengers and crew.
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